Lincoln's Historic Guildhall

18th March 2023

Ten members of the branch had a guided tour of the city's historic Guildhall above the Stonebow. The Guildhall has been the meeting place of Lincoln City Council from Medieval times to the present and the name, Stonebow, is derived from the Danish word "stennibogi" and indicates a stone archway that visitors entering the city from the south had pass through. 

Our tour included the Council Chamber, the Mayor's Robing Room and the prison, which is now used to store the City's gold and silver regalia and other beautiful items. It is also used to keep charters granted by various monarchs from medieval times.

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Lewis Wilman, Suzy & Wayne Bramwell

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Sylvia Revell, Andy and Carole Marchant

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Ringing the Stonebow Bell. Used to warn councillors that a meeting will start soon, so please leave the pubs.

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The Council Chamber

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The Robing Room, where the ceremonial robes are kept.

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Our Secretary, Sylvia, checks the quality.

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No, you can't take it home Lynn.

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Andy Marchant, Lewis Wilman, Derek Wood MBE and Granville Yeomans MBE

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The Mayors Office

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Wakey, wakey, Madam Secretary.

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The Visitors Book
Some very famous names in here!

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Derek, Wayne and Lewis

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In the old Debtors Prison, which now houses the city's cermonial regalia and medieval charters.

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Refreshments after the tour

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